verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified

Examples of verification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The program will also include hydrogen-flow verification, water mass measurements, continuous monitoring and thermal inspections. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

When there is little oversight, weak verification, and no accountability, waste grows, fraud becomes easier, and taxpayers pay the price. — Brian Shortsleeve, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Jarvis combines different types of checks—such as identity verification, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring—into one dashboard. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

In this environment, diligence is no longer a comprehensive verification exercise. — Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin vērificātiōn-, vērificātiō, from vērificāre "to verify" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for verification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified

Legal Definition

verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: an act or process of verifying

2

: a sworn statement of truth or correctness

submitted a verification signed by the defendant with the petition